4/8/24 Hybrid pension update-
Members, An email was sent out to all of you a few minutes ago that contains a link to a NEW letter that you can send to your elected Representative in the […]
MCO President's Updates
3/19/24 Update- hybrid pension bills
Members, The next step in getting the hybrid pension bills moved through the legislature is to request that the House Labor Committee schedule a hearing on House Bills 4665, 4666 […]
2/27/24 Update on Bonus
The state has notified us that the $1,000 bonuses are scheduled to be paid in the second pay period in April. As usual, the delay is ridiculous. It is apparent […]
2/7/24 Update on pension bills
So far, over 2,300 letters have been sent to state Senators. This is a great number, but it can be better and needs to be better. Please take the time […]
1/30/24 Update on hybrid pension legislation
This afternoon an email and text was sent to all of you that contains a link to send a letter to your state Senator that asks him or her to […]
12/21/23 Update on delayed recruitment/retention bonuses
A new Letter of Understanding has been signed and given interim approval to authorize the payment of the bonuses that were delayed earlier this month. The new letter will go […]
12/13/23 Update – Civil Service Commission Meeting
Today the Civil Service Commission voted unanimously to approve the Impasse Panel recommendation regarding wages for the final year of our current contract. As detailed in the Impasse Panel document […]
12/1/2023 Update on Impasse Panel Recommendation
MCO Members, The Impasse Panel has issued their recommendations regarding our wage negotiations with the state. The full document is attached for you to review. The recommendations lean in […]
11/17/23 Update on retention/recruitment bonuses
The Office of the State Employer finally met with us today and confirmed that the retention/recruitment bonuses are still pending but cannot be paid out until the Civil Service Commission […]
11/9/23 Update on Overtime DOM changes
Members, The Department has revised the Overtime DOM effective immediately. The first revision that adds language about including separate Day Activity shifts on the Day Shift mandate list is not […]